Celebrations
‘Sonnenberg girls’ stage reunion
PHOTO BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN From left bottom clockwise: Margaret Himes, Lillie Steffen, Virgene Steffen, Eunice Paul, Ruth Bontrager and Ella Amstutz. SUGAR CREEK TWP. They laughed and hugged and teased each other. When six women who call themselves the “Sonnenberg Girls” had a unique reunion earlier this month at the Dutch Kitchen, one…
Read MoreLocal centenarian treated to special 101st birthday celebration
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDIE NUSSBAUM Dorothy E. Gerber celebrates her 101st birthday April 17. DGKN staff report In 2020, Dorothy E. Gerber celebrated her 100th birthday more than a month in to the COVID-19 pandemic when the world was beginning to shut down, facial coverings were becoming the norm, and people were making social distancing…
Read MoreCELEBRATIONS: McRae-Jameson wedding
Maggie McRae, of Ojai, CA, and Mark Jameson, of Dalton, were married March 18, 2021 in City Park in Denver, CO. Maggie is the daughter of Susan McRae, of Englewood, CO and the late Colin McRae. Mark is the son of Gary and Dianna Jameson, of Dalton. Maggie is the funeral director at Horan &…
Read MoreBIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Macon Reid
A son and first child, Macon Reid, was born March 12 to Galen and Kristine Derstine, of Seaboard, NC. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces. Grandparents are Allen and Loretta Derstine of WI, and Titus and Patricia Miller of N.C. Great grandparents are Earl and Rosina Amstutz and Roy and Mary Jane Derstine, both of…
Read MoreCELEBRATIONS: Dueck-Eschbach wedding
Dueck-Eshbach wedding March 6 was the wedding ceremony of Melissa Dueck and Joshua Eshbach at the Bridgewater Mennonite Church, Bridgewater, VA. A reception followed at the Pike Mennonite Church. Parents of the couple are Dale and Beulah Dueck of VA, and Dwight and Rachel Eshbach of TX. The couple will be living in Virginia. Numerous…
Read MoreBIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Korvin Efren
First child, a son, Korvin Efren was born Feb. 28 to Delvin and Mabet Derstine of Severn, NC. He weighed 7 pounds 14 oz. Grandparents are Allen and Loretta Derstine of Thorp, WI, and Chuy and Maria Espinoza of Cvauhtemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico. Great grandparents are Earl and Rosina Amstutz and Roy and Mary Jane Derstine,…
Read MoreANNIVERSARIES: Helmuths celebrate 60 years
Bill and Corrine Helmuth, of Kidron, celebrate 60 years of marriage on March 4. They were married at Sonnenberg Mennonite Church in 1961. They look forward to celebrating together with their family in May. Cards and notes may be sent to: 324 Woodbury Circle, Dalton.
Read MoreBIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: It’s a boy! Terry Joe Miller
It’s a boy! A son, Terry Joe, was born Jan. 24 to Lyndon and Lynette Miller of Paynesville, MN. He is their first child. He weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Allen and Loretta Derstine of WI and Joe and Regina Miller of MN. Local great grandparents are Earl and Rosina Amstutz and Roy…
Read MoreCELEBRATIONS: Amstutz-Martin wedding
Amstutz-Martin wedding Andrew Martin and Lucinda Amstutz were married Dec. 30 at the Bethel Mennonite Church. A reception followed at Kidron Park. Parents of the couple are Jonathan and Miriam Martin of Gleason, WI, and James and Sylvia Amstutz, of Dalton. After a wedding trip south, the couple will reside in Wisconsin. The groom is…
Read MoreCELEBRATIONS: Birth announcement – Melissa Irene
A Christmas Day baby girl, Melissa Irene, was born to Larry and Laurel Derstine, of Dalton. She was welcomed by brother Kendal. Grandparents are Eugene and Carol Derstine of Apple Creek, Norman and Marylou Good of Marshallville; great grandparents are Ron and Florence Smith and Marvin and Lor-etta Good, and Roy and Mary Jane Derstine,…
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